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Definition of potoroo

potoroo

/ˌpɑː.təˈruː/
po · to · roo
Plural:potoroos
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potoroo Lexical Profile

potoroo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian Any of several small, hopping marsupials native to Australia, belonging to the family Potoroidae and characterized by a rat-like appearance and a diet rich in underground fungi.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the long-nosed potoroo, which plays a vital role in dispersing fungal spores throughout the forest ecosystem."

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• Rhymes for potoroo

• Nearby Words

pothos
potomac river
potoo
potoroo
potsticker
pouakai
pouakai falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from the Dharug Aboriginal language of the Sydney region in Australia, likely from the word 'badaru'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potoroo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potoroo
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